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Personally I wish the pastor's wife would step down as "worship" leader. I mean, what is that anyway? In most of the Baptist churches I was ever in as a member or visitor up until the early 1990s, there was a proper song leader. I never did like the changeover to a "worship ' leader. I always believed that to be the pastors job, and we should have our hearts in condition to worship and praise God. 

Excellent!
This guy does a good jobat that too.
 

Excellent!
This guy does a good jobat that too.
 

Excellent!
This guy does a good jobat that too.
 

This is one of my favorite channels to subscribe to for hymns. This brother does a wonderful job.
Acapeldridge

I've had many college professors (secular mostly, but a few "Christian" colleges and universities) tell me that this is one of the 'contradictions' in the Bible. I don't believe that to be the case.
Sometimes I have to wrack my brain as well. But, there's got to be an answer.

https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=replenish
The command, in verse 28, was evidently given to the human beings.  But look just six verses back and you see the word "fill". I don't know, man, I still wonder what happened to them dinosaurs but, I try not to think about it too much; it hurts my brain.

https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=replenish
The command, in verse 28, was evidently given to the human beings.  But look just six verses back and you see the word "fill". I don't know, man, I still wonder what happened to them dinosaurs but, I try not to think about it too much; it hurts my brain.

My 12-year-old LOVES dad jokes. How about these:
"I'm afraid for the calendar. Its days are numbered."
"My wife said I should do lunges to stay in shape. That would be a big step forward."
"Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing?" "In case they get a hole in one!"
"Singing in the shower is fun until you get soap in your mouth. Then it's a soap opera."
"What do a tick and the Eiffel Tower have in common?" "They're both Paris sites."
"What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?" "Sofishticated."
"How do you follow Will Smith in the snow?" "You follow the fresh prints."
"What do you call a factory that makes okay products?" "A satisfactory."
"Dear Math, grow up and solve your own problems."
"Why do seagulls fly over the ocean?" "Because if they flew over the bay, we'd call them bagels."
"I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don't know y."
"How does the moon cut his hair?" "Eclipse it.
"What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?" "Supplies!"

Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm a schizophrenic and so am I.

In honor of all fathers, here are some dad jokes. If you have one reply here.
Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts! Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, but no atmosphere! What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing. It just let out a little wine! Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! How do you organize a space party? You "planet"! Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved! How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together! Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired! How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act like a nut! I asked the librarian if she had any books on paranoia. She whispered, "They're right behind you!" What did one wall say to the other wall? "I'll meet you at the corner!" Did you hear about the mathematician who's afraid of negative numbers? He'll stop at nothing to avoid them! What's brown and sticky? A stick! Why don't oysters donate to charity? Because they are shellfish! I used to hate facial hair... But then it grew on me!

I'd like to wish all of the Fathers here on OB a very blessed and happy Father's day. I was only a foster father way back when. But that was rewarding enough. Cherish your families, especially your children. They truly are a gift from God. Blessings.
BT

open your lips wide, grab it with your teeth....it'll be alright. 

Not if I can help it. Seeing that Calvinism, in effect, blasphemes the very character of God I can't listen to what they say without bias. Maybe I will develop a more gracious attitude about it some day. However, I believe that the teachers of this world do have a measure of wisdom on some things. (Luke 16:8) But on the other hand, I'm still wary of them. I've been told that rat poison, by weight, is mostly good wholesome corn. It's that teeny weeny trace of ingredients that kills the rat.
 
14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

Reminds me of this story from Wendy Bagwell
 

Apparently this man died in 2014 from a rattlesnake bite. His son was also bitten while preaching and almost died. the son has re-evaluated his life.  I just feel so bad for folks who believe this is a good thing. 

Not if I can help it. Seeing that Calvinism, in effect, blasphemes the very character of God I can't listen to what they say without bias. Maybe I will develop a more gracious attitude about it some day. However, I believe that the teachers of this world do have a measure of wisdom on some things. (Luke 16:8) But on the other hand, I'm still wary of them. I've been told that rat poison, by weight, is mostly good wholesome corn. It's that teeny weeny trace of ingredients that kills the rat.
 
14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

Oh yeah, the song is fine. I just thought it was fitting that they were playing with death and singing "it's just about home time"

If you ever get a decent answer, let me know. I have often wondered about this verse. 

Maybe scientists are wrong about the size, distance and nature of "stars".

Some of my college professors said they believed it was an analogy for a meteor shower with meteors of enormous size. I'm not sure I agree, but, it sounded feasible. 

The word Christian means "Christ like". The RC church is anything but Christ like. I even hesitate to call it a church.

I think that you have not provided enough information for us to understand the primary point or contextual purpose of your question. 
Do I think that such confusion sometimes occurs?  Yes.  Do I think that such confusion necessarily occurs?  No.  Do I think that some might accuse others of such confusion, but actually be wrong in their accusation?  Yes.  Do I think that my "politics" should be completely separated somehow from my Biblical Christianity?  NO, GOD FORBID!!!!  In fact, I would forcefully contend that my "politics" and my discernment of "politics" should EVER AND ALWAYS be submitted to my Biblical Christianity.
In truth, BIBLICAL Christianity IS my culture (since, as a child of God, I am NOT of this world, even as my Savior is not of this world); and the culture of this present, evil world around me is by foundational nature in OPPOSITION to my BIBLICAL Christianity. 

Yes, almost every Christmas...... "glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ria in excelsis deo" .......... Why?
 

Yes, almost every Christmas...... "glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ria in excelsis deo" .......... Why?